Have You Ever Thought Going To Live In A Nursing Home? / myLot

United States

May 2, 2024 8:10am CST

I talked to a friend and she have thought about going to a nursing home. Well, that is better than harming herself. She's 79 and has fairly good health and still drives. I know things in the economy is bad and not looking good, but I don't think I'd want to live in a nursing home, especially if reasonable health, and drive. Do you think a person like this has reached a level of deep depression.. Would you like to live in a nursing home?

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108277)

• Marion, Ohio

2 May

It can be a safer place to live. But she could check into senior apartments. Many of those have activities she could participate in and make some new friends

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

2 May

I'll suggest that to her.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (108277)

• Marion, Ohio

2 May

@popciclecold I know the apartments would be a lot cheaper than a nursing home

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

2 May

@wolfgirl569 She I think would be better off..

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

2 May

I would not like to live in a nursing home, but the mother of my neighbors wanted to go to live in the local nursing home. She was scared to be alone in her house.

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

2 May

I can understand that, it is really sad.

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

2 May

@LadyDuck Yeah a very sad time.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

2 May

@popciclecold - Those poor old people have not been protected enough in the nursing homes.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (69081)

• United States

2 May

No. However, I have considered an “independent living” campus.

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

2 May

Never heard of that. It has to be better than a nursing home.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61662)

• Centralia, Washington

2 May

My husband I are trying to eat healthy. We're vegetarians, choosing to not harm animals. Many nursing homes do not have a clue about eating fresh food. A nursing home is a large commune; everybody generally eats when everybody else does etc.

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

4 May

True.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

2 May

A senior living arrangement is better than a nursing home. They usually have activities and meals available. I still think she needs professional help for her depression. Good luck.

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Jimmy Dozier

@JimmyDeen (250)

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2 May

Best to live at home and get an aid. Maybe she can find out how to get a health aid to come visit

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

2 May

Never thought about that since she has reasonable health

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Polang

@tkonlinevn (6438)

• Vietnam

3 May

As I see what people write here, the elderly need mental care. Does she need to be near her children or another family member instead of being alone?

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (39521)

• United States

3 May

She has no children.. Her sister passed this year.

Polang

@tkonlinevn (6438)

• Vietnam

3 May

I think I would live in a nursing home if I was no longer able to take care of myself. If I can still walk, cook simple meals and take care of myself, I can live alone. This is just what I think at this moment. I don't know how I will feel when I get old?!

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